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The camera need not be a cold mechanical device. Like the pen, it is as good as the man who uses it. It can be the extension of mind and heart.

The camera need not be a cold mechanical device. Like the pen, it is as good as the man who uses it. It can be the extension of mind and heart.

John Steinbeck
Heart, Men, Mind
John Steinbeck (2003). “America and Americans and Selected Nonfiction”, p.180, Penguin

Some men are friends with the whole world in their hearts, and there are others that hate themselves and spread their hatred around like butter on hot bread.

John Steinbeck
Hate, Heart, Men
John Steinbeck (2002). “East of Eden”, p.126, Penguin

I think there must have been some other girl printed somewhere in his heart, for he was a man of love and his wife was not a woman to show her feelings.

John Steinbeck
Girl, Heart, Men
John Steinbeck (2001). “Novels, 1942-1952”

In my heart there may be doubt that I deserve the Nobel award over other men of letters whom I hold in respect and reverence, but there is no question of my pleasure and pride in having it for myself.

John Steinbeck
Heart, Pride, Men
John Steinbeck (2003). “America and Americans and Selected Nonfiction”, p.146, Penguin

There is more beauty in truth, even if it is a dreadful beauty. The storytellers at the city gate twist life so that it looks sweet to the lazy and the stupid and the weak, and this only strengthens their infirmities and teaches nothing, cures nothing, nor does it let the heart soar.

John Steinbeck
Sweet, Stupid, Heart
John Steinbeck (1952). “East of Eden, And, The Wayward Bus”

The writer is delegated to declare and to celebrate man's proven capacity for greatness of heart and spirit—for gallantry in defeat, for courage, compassion and love. In the endless war against weakness and despair, these are the bright rally flags of hope and of emulation. I hold that a writer who does not believe in the perfectibility of man has no dedication nor any membership in literature.

John Steinbeck
War, Believe, Heart
John Steinbeck (2003). “America and Americans and Selected Nonfiction”, p.146, Penguin

I think bullfights are for men who aren't very brave and wish they were. If you saw one you'll know what I mean. Remember after all the cape work when the bull tries to kill something that isn't there? Remember how he gets confused and uneasy, sometimes just stands and looks for an answer? Well, then they have to give him a horse or his heart will break. He has to get his horns into something solid or his spirit dies. Well, I'm that horse. And that's the kind of men I get, confused and puzzled. If they can get a horn into me, that's a little triumph.

John Steinbeck
Horse, Confused, Heart

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